Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies, procedures, and training. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

Supports the FMCNA’s mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy. Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program, and FMS patient care and administrative policies.

DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards.

Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.

Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.

Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

STAFF RELATED:

Directs Patient Care Technician’s provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies

Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Dialysis Assistants

Assesses patients’ response to hemodialysis treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the prescribing physician. Communicates problems or concerns to the Team Leader or physician.

Identifies and communicates patient related issues to Team Leader or physician

Initiates Initial and Annual Nursing Assessment, and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs according to FMC Policies and Procedures

Ensures correct labs tubes are utilized for prescribed lab specimens and that lab draw and processing procedures are performed appropriately for all lab samples

Identifies and ensures appropriate follow-through regarding missed labs and specimens reported to be insufficient according to company policies and procedures

Ensures all specimens are appropriately packaged according to Department of Transportation (DOT) policies and procedures relating to shipment of blood or body fluid specimens and potentially hazardous material

Ensures patient medical records are complete with appropriate information, documentation, and identification on each page (Addressograph label is on all chart forms)

Reviews transplant status and follows established procedure regarding appropriate action to be taken

Completes patient care plans for new patients within the initial 30 days or any patients deemed unstable requiring monthly patient care plans

Completes any long-term programs that are due

Annually

Completes initial and annual Nursing History and Assessment physical

Ensures completion of Annual Standing Order Review with each physician as required

OTHER:

Performs additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.

The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet.

The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Current appropriate state licensure

Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed

Education and Training qualifications per UltraCare CAP program requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

Minimum of one-year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred

Hemodialysis experience preferred

ICU experience preferred

Experience and skill requirements as delineated for the appropriate level in the UltraCare CAP program.

Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis

Successfully complete CPR Certification

Provide coverage at any or all area facilities as required by management